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. > is this happening then with, you might say, business and government complicity or ignorance, not realizing how important this is to our overall economy? > > one of the dilemmas that we find is that companies will often let go of capabilities because they say, "oh, this isn't important to my particular industry today." but then, that capability turns out to be important to other industries. and when those other industries need that in the future, it's like an industrial commons as we describe it. those other industries don't have access to it because the capabilities have withered away. > > that is interesting, because the united states is obviously known as a major center of innovation. so, what do we need to do to get back into making manufacturing a prominent part of our economy again? > > one of the things we tell businesses they have to do is really invest in capabilities, and make competing on capabilities a more important part of your strategy. that means getting people to understand how your capabilities are deployed and how they are developed in the company and involved i
. > is this happening then with, you might say, business and government complicity or ignorance, not realizing how important this is to our overall economy? > > one of the dilemmas that we find is that companies will often let go of capabilities because they say, "oh, this isn't important to my particular industry today." but then, that capability turns out to be important to other industries. and when those other industries need that in the future, it's like an industrial...
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bp is getting a slap on the wrist from the government. the enviornmental protection agency will temporarily suspend the company from opening new contracts. following the 2010 deepwater horizon spill, the epa says bp acted with a "lack of business integrity." it will not impact bp's current contracts. earlier this month, bp pled guilty to charges connected to the 2010 deepwater horizon spill and was slapped with a $4.5 billion fine. bp's suspension could last up to a year. the criminal investigation into the explosion that killed 29 miners reveals more signs the owners may have violated federal safety rules on purpose. a u.s. attorney is charging the former president of massey energy with conspiring with other company officals to order workers to break safety rules. a tragic factory fire in bangladesh is putting a spotlight on dangerous working conditions. saturday, a fire at a bangladesh clothing factory killed 112 people. its the worst industrial fire in the country's history. however, it's been public knowledge for a while that working
bp is getting a slap on the wrist from the government. the enviornmental protection agency will temporarily suspend the company from opening new contracts. following the 2010 deepwater horizon spill, the epa says bp acted with a "lack of business integrity." it will not impact bp's current contracts. earlier this month, bp pled guilty to charges connected to the 2010 deepwater horizon spill and was slapped with a $4.5 billion fine. bp's suspension could last up to a year. the criminal...
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however, the french government hopes the ban extends nationwide. now that there's a baby on the way for the duke and duchess of cambridge, entrepreneurs are popping up with money-making ideas. similar to what happened in the days leading up to royal wedding, the expected bundle of joy is causing a stir in the financial world, including wagers on baby names and whether multiple babies will be born. "i think any time you get a royal, even of this magnitude, the first thing that business owners will think about is how can i make money, and there will be ways, from different types of cups to ornaments." that was our royal-watcher fred wientraub, who also expects a "bump up" in tourism once the baby arrives. congratulations to the parents-to-be. still to come, why it was a november to remember at the box office, and what that will mean for december. later in movies and money. but first, how smartphones are taking control of your shopping habits. that's next with bill moller. w the widening use of social media and smart phones. that's kind of the buzz of
however, the french government hopes the ban extends nationwide. now that there's a baby on the way for the duke and duchess of cambridge, entrepreneurs are popping up with money-making ideas. similar to what happened in the days leading up to royal wedding, the expected bundle of joy is causing a stir in the financial world, including wagers on baby names and whether multiple babies will be born. "i think any time you get a royal, even of this magnitude, the first thing that business...
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> > right now what is driving down the dollar is a lack of confidence in the united states government. that's plain and simple right now. are we going to lose our safehaven status? i doubt it right now. but in the short term, people are worried that this thing is not going to get figured out, and taking their money elsewhere. > what are some of the best sectors and the worst sectors you see? > > i look at it two ways. right now, i would look at financials and materials over energy and utilities, simply because the tailwind in the housing recovery that we are going to continue to see in 2013 will directly benefit both financials and materials. we have already seen a big run-up in energy and utilities. they have probably seen the better part of earnings over the last couple of years. > were you impressed by toll bros. earnings yesterday? > > i really was. i think it's just more that's going to continue. i think we as a nation, we as investors, underestimate the tailwind that the housing recovery is going to supply, and toll brothers is the prime example. > larry, thanks for coming on th
> > right now what is driving down the dollar is a lack of confidence in the united states government. that's plain and simple right now. are we going to lose our safehaven status? i doubt it right now. but in the short term, people are worried that this thing is not going to get figured out, and taking their money elsewhere. > what are some of the best sectors and the worst sectors you see? > > i look at it two ways. right now, i would look at financials and materials over...
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the treasury has the money to fund the government up to march of 2013. speculation is building t-mobile may start selling apple iphones next week. a campaign called "fast food forward" is happening in new york. employees are planning walkouts at burger king, kfc and taco bell. they want pay hikes up to $15 per hour and the right to form a union. we are here to serve up some information about the market. tim mulholland of china-america capital joins us now. good morning to you tim. it is the final trading day of the month. what do you anticipate? > > i think more of the same we've been seeing. the market seems to think it has a lot of resilience. we bounced earlier this week off of the 200-day moving average. s&p down around 1382-3 level. we are now near the post-election highs, which, end-of-month buying, typically book-squaring and so forth, typically leads to higher prices, so i would probably expect that, albeit interrupted by headlines regarding the fiscal cliff. > what is your reaction to a lawmaker who wants to put an extra tax on high-speed tradin
the treasury has the money to fund the government up to march of 2013. speculation is building t-mobile may start selling apple iphones next week. a campaign called "fast food forward" is happening in new york. employees are planning walkouts at burger king, kfc and taco bell. they want pay hikes up to $15 per hour and the right to form a union. we are here to serve up some information about the market. tim mulholland of china-america capital joins us now. good morning to you tim. it...
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christie is seeking $83 billion in extra disaster aid from the government. he's making the plea on behalf of his home state of new jersey, as well as for new york and connecticut. christie met with president obama at the white house first, then with house speaker john boehner at the capital. at a senate hearing thursday, senator charles schumer of new york presented his case for rebuilding the storm zone. "new york has no choice, we have to adapt. new york and new jersey are a waterfront region in the path of violent new weather realities." president obama meanwhile is seeking $50 billion from congress for emergency aid for 11 states with storm damage. the improving housing market is turning into a wealth builder for americans. according to the federal reserve, financial wealth in american households grew to $64 trillion, up $1.7 trillion during the 3rd quarter. here's how that happened: the value of real estate rose $300 billion, while stocks climbed $520 billion. economists have said an increase in wealth translates into consumer spending. the report from
christie is seeking $83 billion in extra disaster aid from the government. he's making the plea on behalf of his home state of new jersey, as well as for new york and connecticut. christie met with president obama at the white house first, then with house speaker john boehner at the capital. at a senate hearing thursday, senator charles schumer of new york presented his case for rebuilding the storm zone. "new york has no choice, we have to adapt. new york and new jersey are a waterfront...